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      community Losing Hair on Dutasteride? You might have LPP

      in Research/Science  100 upvotes 1 year ago
      Men with hair loss might have lichen planopilaris (LPP), which can mimic androgenetic alopecia, leading to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment with finasteride or dutasteride. Proper diagnosis, including biopsies, is crucial to distinguish between androgenetic alopecia and conditions like LPP.

      community Losing the genetic lottery - venting

      in Chat  67 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has tried various treatments including topical and oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole, but continues to lose hair. They are considering alternative solutions like hair systems due to the lack of improvement and a scalp condition called CVG.

      community Guys. GUYS. Calm the hell down and listen.

      in Chat  455 upvotes 1 year ago
      Balding's emotional impact is discussed, highlighting self-acceptance and well-being. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling are mentioned, but the focus is on self-care and maintaining perspective.

      community What hurts the most is that only minority of us are balding

      in Chat  252 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the emotional impact of early hair loss in men, with many feeling isolated and self-conscious. Some users also mention the lack of awareness about potential treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community Fin and Brain Fog

       5 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about brain fog potentially caused by finasteride use, with some users sharing personal experiences of cognitive issues and others suggesting it might be paranoia or unrelated. The original poster decides to stop using finasteride to see if their cognitive function improves.

      community Dutasteride not working - is this the end now?!

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like topical and oral finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and RU58841. They are advised to consider a scalp biopsy and blood tests to determine the underlying cause, as their hair loss may not be related to DHT.

      community Who won’t respond to minoxidil? (Studies)

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 3 months ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to differences in sulfotransferase enzyme levels in the scalp, affecting people with conditions like ASD, liver disease, and androgenic alopecia. Treatments like topical tretinoin, microneedling, and using minoxidil sulfate instead of regular minoxidil can improve results for those with low enzyme levels.

      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

      community Doubts about my new exosomes treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, oral dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Their dermatologist suggests treating scalp inflammation with oral tretinoin and using exosomes for alopecia.

      community The unspoken rule it seems, All hail the Fin

      in Satire  311 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Users share experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of these treatments.

      community M30, month 4 of dutasteride and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 30-year-old male is using dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and various supplements for hair loss, reporting no sexual side effects but experiencing tinnitus. He stopped microneedling and tretinoin cream, saw quick results, and experiences low-intensity shedding.

      community 22M Dut+min+microneedling. Diffuse AGA.

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 22-year-old male uses dutasteride, a serum with 10% minoxidil and 0.5% finasteride, and microneedling for diffuse androgenetic alopecia. Progress pictures show changes from July 2025 to February 2026.

      community Switching from Dut to Fin to remove ED?

      in General  161 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing erectile dysfunction and emotional numbness, possibly due to using Dutasteride for hair loss, and is considering switching back to Finasteride. They are seeking advice on whether this change might resolve their symptoms.

      community The most depressing things about hair loss for me

      in Chat  24 upvotes 5 years ago
      The emotional impact of hair loss and the risks associated with common treatments such as finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and Fluridil. People discussed their personal experiences with these treatments, including potential side effects and lowered fertility. Hair transplants were also mentioned as a possible solution.

      community 24, documentation/pictures. oral fin.

      in Progress Pictures  34 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is documenting their hair loss journey, using oral finasteride since January 2025, and plans to add microneedling and rosemary oil. They have experienced no further hair loss but no gains, and are considering oral minoxidil due to having pets.

      community Progressive insomnia (treatment-resistant) due to Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A medical student experienced hair loss slowing with Finasteride but developed severe, treatment-resistant insomnia. They tried various medications with little effect, suspecting Post-Finasteride Syndrome, and others suggested the insomnia might be linked to Finasteride's impact on neurosteroids.

      community 5th day on fin, sleepy as hell

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing sleep issues after starting finasteride for hair loss and is considering using magnesium or melatonin to improve sleep. Other users suggest that sleep disturbances are a common side effect initially, but may improve over time.

      community DHT itch, dandruff and sebum plugs.

      in Hair Systems  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on reducing scalp itching and dandruff using natural shampoos, witch hazel, and apple cider vinegar. The user also mentions using finasteride and observing potential regrowth, though it's difficult to confirm.
      18m what norwood is this and what can i do please help

      community 18m what norwood is this and what can i do please help

      in General  162 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss and is using treatments like dutasteride, microneedling, and topical finasteride, while considering adding RU58841. They are also using Minoxidil on the temples and are worried about testosterone-related hair loss.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.